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45-minute Helicopter Flight Over the Grand Canyon from Tusayan, Arizona

Overview
Your tour beings at the Grand Canyon airport in Tusayan, Arizona. Fly over the ponderosa pines of Kaibab National Forest on a 45-minute helicopter excursion from the Grand Canyon South Rim. Upstream on the Colorado River are views of the Painted Desert and Desert View Watchtower. View Marble Canyon and Point Imperial as you fly through the Canyon and climb above the North Rim to head south through the Dragon Corridor, the Canyon’s widest and deepest section.
City: Grand Canyon National Park
Tue 24 Sep
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Starting at $319.00
Tue 24 Sep
Starting at $319.00
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What's Included
All taxes and fees
45-minute helicopter flight
Additional Info
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Due to comfort and weight / balance of the aircraft, passengers weighing over 300lbs. will be required to purchase an additional seat. This is payable directly to the tour operator on the day of the tour
  • Individual passenger weights, including infants, MUST be advised at time of booking
  • Pilots are unable to assist passengers boarding and disembarking due to insurance regulations
  • Minimum numbers apply. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there is not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund
  • Per FAA regulations, all passengers 18 years and older will be required to show photo ID such as a driver's license or passport at the time of check-in.
  • Face masks required for travellers in public areas
  • Face masks required for guides in public areas
  • Face masks provided for travellers
  • Hand sanitiser available to travellers and staff
  • Regularly sanitised high-traffic areas
  • Gear/equipment sanitised between use
  • Transportation vehicles regularly sanitised
  • Guides required to regularly wash hands
  • Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms
What To Expect
1
Kaibab National Forest
You will depart Tusayan, Arizona located in the South Rim of the Grand Canyon on the safest and most comfortable-tourism based helicopter in the world. On your 45-minute helicopter flight, enjoy the luxurious comfort and wraparound windows which offer breathtaking views of the Canyon. Enjoy the fantastic views of the Canyon as you fly over the 1.6 million-acre (6,500 km²) Kaibab National Forest, which borders both the north and south rims of the Grand Canyon. The Kaibab National Forest is home to the world’s largest ponderosa pines.
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Painted Desert
You will continue your journey as you follow the Colorado River upstream viewing at a distance the 146-square mile Painted Desert and the 70-foot (21-meter) Desert View Watchtower, a National Historic Landmark.
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Grand Canyon Desert View Watchtower
The Desert View Watchtower features an observation deck from which visitors to the national park can view eastern portions of the Grand Canyon.
4
Marble Canyon
Next, view Marble Canyon, the section of the Colorado River which marks the beginning of the Grand Canyon, and Point Imperial, the highest point on the North Rim at 8,803 feet (2,683 meters). Point Imperial overlooks the Painted Desert and the eastern end of Grand Canyon. You will fly through the Canyon above the North Rim heading south through the Dragon Corridor, the widest and deepest section of the Canyon.
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Colorado River
At the end of your helicopter flight, you will cross over the Colorado River and fly over the South Rim and the Kaibab National Forest to land. Please note: Per FAA regulations, all passengers 18 years and older will be required to show photo ID such as a driver's license or passport at the time of check-in.
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Reviews (1000)
Suzette W
Aug 2017

Breathtaking views of the Grand Canyon! Our pilot Patrick was very friendly and narrated our flight with lots of great information. We were very comfortable in the air-conditioning and there was enough leg room for all of us - even our 6'4 passenger! Our 11-year-old son, who usually keeps to himself, said as we flew over the ridge to behold the huge canyon This is so cool! Several of the adults admitted to almost crying it was so overwhelming. In a good way.

They let us take photos with our own cameras during the flight and our pilot took group photos of us after the flight.

The only tip I would offer is if you are coming from the north on 64, the Maverick entrance to the airport is the SECOND ONE. We went to the first one and it is a different helicopter company. After we scrambled to Maverick, they said it happens all the time. They should put it in the directions! Also, the paperwork says that all passengers need photo ID, but really kids under 18 do not and they actually did not check anyone's ID but mine since the reservation was in my name. So don't panic if you get there and you forgot your kids' passports.

Yes, it is expensive. Is it worth the money? YES!!!!!

Tahlea P
Aug 2017
If you are only able to visit the Grand Canyon once in your lifetime, make sure you book a tour through Maverick Helicopters! This was my first time in a helicopter and the flight was very smooth. I will never forget flying across the forest and suddenly seeing the spectacular rock formations below. A 45 minute flight was costly, but definitely worth the money.
kevin v
Aug 2017

Outstanding! Expensive but definitely worth it. Very professional, highly recommend.

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